I encourage people to try and hash out any disagreements they might have in private, and if there are still issues, please message the mod account so we can try to work through them before they escalate further. Harassment, in game or out of game and for any reason, will result in an immediate ban. If you have evidence of harassment (screenshots, pastebins, links to threads - any of these from non-anon sources will suffice), or even just concerns that harassment is taking place, please message the mod account about it.
IC =/= OOC
IC actions should never result in OOC consequences; conversely, OOC knowledge should never result in IC decisions, if characters are unaware of that information (this applies to information gained in-game and based on a character's canon). Metagaming, infomodding, godmodding, powergaming, and other similar concepts fall under this rule.
Participation is required.
Activity checks occur monthly and must be responded to, either with the required activity or with a hiatus, in order to stay in the game. AC requirements are listed on the Activity Check page. If there is something that is preventing you from submitting a hiatus, please reach message the mod account so I can submit it for you. If you have had two AC cycles that result in swept characters, over any period of time, I reserve the right to reject further applications from you. This is not a hard rule; extenuating circumstances and recent examples of good AC will be fairly considered. Please contact the mod account directly if you have any concerns.
Be mindful of permissions/content warnings.
All new players are required to fill out a permissions form and to post it in a public place, which will be linked on the Taken/Player Contact page. Please consult these before engaging in any potentially triggering content with characters, tag your comments/posts appropriately, and put any especially mature or triggering content in posts under cuts. Not following permissions/content warning policies will result in a strike, up to three strikes, and then a ban. Note that failing to respect triggers in OOC spaces will also result in a strike.
This is a game.
So treat it like one! Everyone should be here to have fun and tell an interesting story together. Try not to take it too seriously. There should be no judgement towards anyone that decides to leave because the game concept or gameplay isn't for them, or it no longer clicks, or they don't have time anymore, or any other harmless reason. Likewise, if there are suggestions for how to make the game more fun, please let me know about them! I want to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. To that end, this post will act as a mod HMD/suggestions area; please leave a comment with any recommendations/concerns and I will do my best to take them into consideration. If you would like a more private venue for sensitive topics, feel free to PM the mod account instead.
MOD GUIDELINES
This is for fun.
I don't need to turn this into a job or a chore. If at any point I feel like this is becoming more work than I can keep up with, I will open up suggestions for co-mods or see if the game can be turned over to alternative leadership.
Listen to your players.
All questions, concerns, and suggestions will be weighed equally and fairly, to the best of my abilities.
Communicate often and clearly.
I will keep a schedule that is publicly available, announce when there are changes to this schedule, and warn if there will be delays as best as I possibly can. I will attempt to answer all questions or suggestions quickly and thoroughly; if more time or consideration is needed to respond to someone, I will let them know that I am formulating an answer.
Be sensitive of sensitive situations.
In cases of player complaints or concerns, for any reason, I will not reveal any identities involved unless that person explicitly wants me to mention them by name, or if the situation/person affects a large portion of the game. I will be as vague as possible in such announcements to avoid triggering content and to protect the privacy of those involved.
Be cool.
QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS?
Post them here! If you have questions related to the mechanics of the game, please post them in the FAQ instead.
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glencolans) wrote2023-04-05 03:24 pm
